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Brazil reaches out to EU for trade deal
Brazil’s rising prosperity has led it to consider pushing for its own trade deal with the EU, after years of struggling to reach one alongside its neighbours.
Advancing a new regulatory regime for TNCs and Investment: Towards a people’s international treaty
Invitation to a round table at the European Paliament in Brussels on 5 September to deepen the debate on corporate Impunity, and introduce key elements in emerging alternatives to reclaim the public Interest and end TNC impunity
Taking steps to ensure compliance with EU food norms: Govt
Admitting to increased stances of rejection of food consignments by EU in the last three years, India today said it is taking steps to ensure compliance with the European norms.
Canada-EU Trade negotiators draw up “break-out package” on outstanding issues
Trade negotiators for Canada and the European Union have drawn up a proposal they hope will bridge the differences that are blocking a free trade deal after more than four years of talks, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU criticises impasse in Bosnia trade talks
The European Commission says that it regrets the ongoing stalemate in trade talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
EU-Central America agreement : International statement
European and Latin-American networks reiterate their recommendations to the European Union and its Member States, in view of the imminent provisional implementation of the commercial pillar of the Association Agreement with con Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua
Senator considers Colombia-EU FTA harmful, illegal
The Colombia-European Union (EU) FTA will be as damaging to the country as the one signed with U.S., asserted here Senator Jorge Enrique Robledo, who called the agreement illegal and a violation of the Constitution.
FTA with European Union kicks in
Free trade agreements signed by the European Union with Panama, Colombia, Honduras and Nicaragua came into force on Thursday August 1.
EPA negotiations postponed again
The European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner, Karel De Gucht, says the EU wants local industries to benefit from the trade agreement and to create added value and jobs.
Kenya mulls a breakaway: As EU trade beckons, East African Community urges restraint
Tentative plans to sign an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union could bolster some of Kenya's vital sectors, but could also distance Kenya from its neighbors in the East African Community, or EAC.